SL1001 - Introduction to Speech Pathology

Credit points:	03
Year:	2007
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
Administered by:	Discipline of Speech Pathology

Enrolment in this subject is restricted to all students enrolled in the Bachelor of Speech Pathology.

This subject introduces students to the profession of speech pathology in Australia, through the presentation of professional guidelines and documents and workplace practices. Scope and models of speech pathology practice will be presented and discussed. Students will be introduced to the core communication and swallowing disabilities commonly assessed and managed in speech pathology practice.

Learning Outcomes

• students will be able to describe the primary/essential features of developmental and acquired speech, language, voice, fluency and swallowing impairments;
• students will be able to describe the impact of communication and swallowing abilities on everyday life;
• students will be able to describe the effect of individual differences, particularly applying to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, on speech pathology practice;
• students will be able to display a sound understanding of models of practice and practice types;
• students will be able to interpret and summarise speech pathology competency standards, ethics, principles and scope of practice.

Graduate Qualities

• The acquisition of coherent and disciplined sets of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics from at least one discipline area;
• The ability to manage future career and personal development;
• The ability to speak and write clearly, coherently and creatively;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to lead, manage and contribute effectively to teams;
• The ability to use online technologies effectively and ethically.

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 30-Mar-2007
Coordinator:	Ms Susan Morrison
Lecturers:	Ms Louise Brown, Ms Susan Morrison.
Contact hours:	26 hours lectures 26 hours tutorials
Assessment:	end of semester exam (25%); quizzes or tests (25%); assignments (50%).
Restrictions:	An enrolment quota applies to this offering.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.